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Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure

the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are
continually improving the capabilities of our
products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy
of the contents of this document. We disclaim
liability for errors, omissions or future changes.
LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
Microsoft, Windows, MS, Windows XP,
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United States in the United States and other
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Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix
Technologies Corporation of the United States.
ExpressCard module technology is a registered
trademark of Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association.
Copyright 1981-1999 Microsoft Corporation,
All rights reserved.
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rights reserved.

Other product names are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.
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reserved. No part of this publication may be
copied, reproduced or translated, without the
prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part
of this publication may be stored or transmitted
in any electronic form without the written consent
of Fujitsu Limited.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operations are subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not be allowed to cause
harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Manufactured under license

from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and
the Symbol together are registered trademarks,
and DTS UltraPC II Plus is a trademark, of DTS
(BVI) Limited (in Hong Kong and China) and
DTS, Inc. (outside of Hong Kong and China).
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Website: hk.fujitsu.com/pc

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these
instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand or table. The product may drop,
causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation;
to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the
type of power indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.

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9. If an extension cord is used with this product,

make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of
all products plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed 15 amperes.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
11. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance, indicating a need for service.

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13. CAUTION: When replacing the battery,

be sure to install it with the polarities in
the correct position. There is a danger of
explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble or dispose
of in fire. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of the used
battery according to the manufacturers
instructions.
14. Use only the proper type of power cord set
(provided in the accessories box) for this
unit. It should be detachable type and with
respective certification. Maximum length is
15 feet (4.6 meters).

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Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Fujitsu could void this users
authority to operate the equipment.

equipment among other information. If requested,

the user must provide their telephone company
with the following information:
1. The telephone number to which the
notebook is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this equipment.

FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is
on a different circuit than the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed
with this equipment to ensure compliance with
the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone
Network*
Your LifeBook notebook may be supplied with
an internal modem which complies with Part
68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label
that contains the FCC Registration Number and
the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
* For model with modern only.

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3. That the equipment requires a standard

modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is
FCC Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to
the telephone network or premises wiring using
a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C
which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord
between the modem and the telephone network
with a minimum of 26AWG.
The REN is used to determine the number of
devices that you may connect to your telephone
line and still have all of those devices ring when
your number is called. Too many devices on one
line may result in failure to ring in response to
an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the
sum of the RENs of all of the devices should
not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number
of devices you may connect to your line, as
determined by the RENs, contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, your telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible,
they will notify you in advance. If advance notice
is not practical they will notify you as soon as
possible. You will also be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Your telephone company will probably ask you
to disconnect this equipment from the telephone
network until the problem is corrected and you
are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

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This equipment may not be used on coinoperated telephones provided by your telephone
company. Connection to party lines is subject
to state tariffs. Contact your states public utility
commission, public service commission or
corporation commission for more information.
This equipment includes automatic dialing
capability. When programming and/or making
test calls to emergency numbers:
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such
as early morning or late evening.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid
compatible telephones in the following locations
or applications:
All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit
card telephones.
Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile,
subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person
with impaired hearing might be isolated in an
emergency.
Places where telephones are specifically
installed to alert emergency authorities
such as fire, police or medical assistance
personnel.
Hospital rooms, residential health care
facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.
Workstations for the hearing impaired.
Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.
Stores where telephones are used by patrons
to order merchandise.
Public transportation terminals where
telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve
lodging or rental cars.
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten
percent of the rooms must contain hearing
aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in
hearing aid compatible telephones which will
be provided to hearing impaired customers on
request.

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA)

NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone
Network*
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies
certified equipment. This certification means that
the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational, and safety
requirements. The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
users satisfaction.
LifeBook notebooks are supplied with an
internal modem which complies with the
Industry Canada certification standards for
telecommunication network protection and safety
requirements. Before connecting this equipment
to a telephone line the user should ensure that
it is permissible to connect this equipment
to the local telecommunication facilities. The
user should be aware that compliance with the
certification standards does not prevent service
degradation in some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should
be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance
facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly
approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures
may give the telecommunication company cause
to request the user to disconnect the equipment
from the telephone line.
The connecting arrangement code for this
equipment is CA11A.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone
terminal device denotes the percentage of the
total load to be connected to a telephone loop
or circuit which is used by the device to prevent
overloading. The termination on a loop may
consist of any combination of devices such that
the total of the load numbers of all devices does
not exceed 100.
* For model with modem only

ENERGY STAR
Compliance
(The following is pending
certification at time of
publication). Your Fujitsu system
is an ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PC. By
choosing a computer with the latest energysaving technology, youre helping to preserve
our environment for future generations.ENERGY
STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, U.S. Department of
Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and other
governments around the world helping us save
money while protecting the environment through
energy efficient products and practices. With
energy costs and global warming top-of-mind
for consumers, Fujitsu is committed to offering
solutions that help consumers conserve energy
and improve the quality of our environment.
Sleep Mode:
You will notice that your computer is initially set
so that the display turns off after 15 minutes
of user inactivity, and the computer goes into
Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user inactivity.
When going into Sleep mode, the computer also
reduces the speed of any active Ethernet network
links. To wake the computer from Sleep mode,
press the Suspend/ Resume Button.
Energy saving benefits:
Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs
use about half as much electricity as standard
equipment saving half in utility costs. But
more than that, ENERGY STAR also makes a
difference for the environment. Did you know that
the average house can be responsible for twice
the greenhouse gas emissions as the average
car? Thats because every time you flip on a light
switch, run your dishwasher, or turn on your PC,
you use energy, which means more greenhouse
gas emissions from power plants. So the more
energy we can save through energy efficiency,
the more we help to reduce greenhouse gases
and the risks of global warming.
To learn more about the important ENERGY
STAR program, visit: www.energystar.gov.

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For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

For safety, users should ensure that the
electrical ground of the power utility,
the telephone lines and the metallic
water pipes are connected together.
Users should NOT attempt to make
such connections themselves but
should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority or electrician. This
may be particularly important in rural
areas.

UL Notice
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use
only UL Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating
19VDC, 5.27A*. Refer to the illustration below for
the correct AC Adapter output polarity:
* Please check with local distributor for actual
bundling.

For continued protection against risk of

fire, replace only with the same type and
rating fuse.

Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS)

battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturers instruction.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law, it may be illegal
to dispose of batteries by putting them in the
rubbish bins or trash cans. Please take care
of our environment and dispose of batteries
properly. Check with your local government
authority for details regarding recycling or
disposing of unwanted batteries.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26

AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord.

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NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH

SAFETY
This product is designed and manufactured
for general use, including general office use,
personal use, household use and ordinary
industrial use.
This product is not designed for or intended for
use under dangerous (fatal) conditions, unless
extreme safety precautions are implemented.
Do not use this product without implementing
high-level safety precautions.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
death, personal injury, severe physical damage
or other loss, if used in or near any or more of
the following:
nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear
facility
automatic flight control system in an airplane
or other flight control system
mass transport control system
medical instruments for life support system
missile launching control for weapon system

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NOTE ON BACKUP DATA

Please make a backup of the Operating System,
any software programs, and created files (and
update regularly).
If you send this product to Fujitsu, or any of its
affiliates, suppliers, service providers or resellers
for repair, Fujitsu does not guarantee the data
integrity. It is your responsibility to back data up
beforehand.
Fujitsu does not assume any obligation for
compensation for damages, data integrity, or
restoration, etc., if your data is lost for any reason,
except as written in the warranty.

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AUSTRALIAN REGULATIONS

Call Attempts / Retries:

Important Health and Safety Information

This notebook complies with the relevant safety
regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have questions about using your notebook in a
particular area, please contact your sales outlet
or our Hotline/Help Desk.

Applications software shall be configured so that

no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a
connection to a given number (Note: if the modem
can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can
be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful,
there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes
before attempting to call the number again.

Additional safety notes for devices with

modem

WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT
EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY
LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.

Failure to set the modem and any application

software used with the modem, to the values shown
above will result in the modem being operated
in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, this
would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for
this equipment and the Telecommunications Act
1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of
non-compliant equipment.

Connection of Non Certified / Approved

peripherals may result in the equipment
operating outside the Australian EMI
Standards.
Modems connected to the Australian
telecommunications network must be operated
in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This
modem has been specifically configured to
ensure compliance with the ACMA Standards. Do
not adjust your modem or software outside the
values indicated below. To do so would result in
your modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication
Network through a line cord, which meets the
requirements of ACMA AS / ACIF S008:2006.
The equipment shall be powered through an
Australian Approved mains cord set. When the
Secondary Landscape Orientation of the tablet
is held close to the body, the antenna must be
in closed condition to avoid physical damage to
the Antenna.

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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any
item will work correctly in all respects with
another item of Telepermitted equipment of a
different make or model, nor does it imply that
any product is compatible with all of Telecoms
network services.
This equipment is not capable under all operating
conditions of correct operation at the higher
speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS
connections are likely to be restricted to
lower bit rates when connected to some
PSTN implementations. Telecom will accept no
responsibility should difficulties arise in such
circumstances.
Immediately disconnect this equipment should it
become physically damaged, and arrange for its
disposal or repair.
This equipment shall not be used in any manner,
which could constitute a nuisance to other
Telecom customers.
This equipment shall not be set to make
automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency
Service.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while
the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing.
There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will
always continue to support pulse dialing. It is
strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not
used.

Some parameters required for compliance

with Telecoms Telepermit requirements are
dependent on the equipment (PC) associated
with this device. The associated equipment shall
be set to operate within the following limits for
compliance with Telecoms Specifications:
For repeat calls to the same number.
There shall be no more than 10 call attempts
to the same number within any 30 minute
period for any single manual call initiation and
the equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 30 seconds between the end
of one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatic calls to different numbers.
The equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 5 seconds between the end
of one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatically answered Incoming
Calls.
Incoming calls shall be answered between 3
and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.
For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all
devices connected to a single line at anytime
should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment
is 0.5.

WARNING:
CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/
APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN
THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE
NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.

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Table of Contents
NAMES OF THE PARTS
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...............1
Front features of the notebook ..................... 1
Exterior features: Rear view
of the notebook........................................ 3
Exterior features: Side view .......................... 4
Exterior features: Bottom view
of the notebook........................................ 6

STATUS INDICATOR LED ..................7

Power Indicator............................................. 7
Battery Charging Indicator ............................ 7
Battery Level Indicator .................................. 7
Disk Drive Access Indicator .......................... 7
Num Lock Indicator....................................... 7
Caps Lock Indicator ...................................... 7
Scroll Lock Indicator ..................................... 7

RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK

ON ITS BATTERY...........................8
Recharging the battery ................................. 8
Running the notebook on its battery ............. 9
Checking the power level of the battery ....... 9

POWER MANAGEMENT ....................11

Power/Suspend/Resume Button .................. 11
Suspend Mode ............................................. 11
Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature ............. 12
Windows Power Management ...................... 13
Power Off...................................................... 13

ADDING MEMORY .............................17

Where to install memory ............................... 17
Preparing necessary items ........................... 17
Installing memory module............................. 17
Checking the memory capacity .................... 19
Changing memory module ........................... 19

CLEANING OF AIR-COOLING
DUCT ..............................................21
USING SCROLL WHEEL ....................23
Scroll Wheel Settings ................................... 23
Set Scrolling Function................................... 23
Set Button Function ...................................... 23
Set Sensitivity Function ................................ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................24
Identifying the Problem ................................. 24
Specific Problems ......................................... 24
Troubleshooting Table .................................. 25
NOTE:
A copy of LifeBook Users Manual is located in
your Microsoft Windows OS or you can find it in
Fujitsus website at http:hk.fujitsu.com/pc. You can
use this LifeBook Users Manual to find out more
information about the functions and features of
your notebook.

POWER SOURCES ............................14

Connecting the Power Adapter ..................... 14
Power On...................................................... 15
Power Off...................................................... 15

CHANGING THE INTERNAL

BATTERY PACK .............................16

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NAMES OF THE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front features of the
notebook
1. Illuminance Sensor
Auto LCD brightness adjustment.
2. HD Camera
The location of the high definition camera.
3. Internal Microphone
It allows you to record the sounds and voice
in monaural manner.

The phenomena described below are

characteristics of LCD panels and do not
indicate that LCD panels are defective.
The TFT color LCD screen of your
notebook, composes of more than
2,350,000 picture elements (number
of dots when the screen resolution
is set at 1366 by 768 pixels). It
was manufactured using advanced
technologies. For technical reasons,
LCD screen may have pixels that do
not light and pixels that are always
lit.
LCD panels may display slight
varying colors and uneven density.

4. Display Panel
The display screen of the notebook.

5. Speakers
The built-in dual speakers provide stereo
sound.

11. Touch Pad

It allows you to control the display cursor
(mouse pointer).
12. Fingerprint Sensor*

6. Status Indicator LED

The Fingerprint Sensor provides an alternative

way to Windows logon authentication and
homepages logon authentication.
* Configuration depends on model

This indicator displays operating status

symbols that correspond to specific
components of your notebook.
7. Power and Suspend/Resume Button
This button allows you to power on or off the
notebook. You can use also this button to
suspend notebook activity without turning off
the power to it and to resume the notebook
from suspend mode.
8. Quick Launch Button
The customized quick launch button.
9. Spill Resistant Keyboard
A full-function keyboard with dedicated
Windows keys.

Spill resistant keyboard does not imply the

keyboard is water-proof. If liquid is spilled
onto the keyboard, power off your notebook
immediately and turn the notebook upside
down to drain off the liquid.

10. Fujitsu Scroll Wheel

The Scroll Wheel allow you to scroll up and
down a document.

Some applications may not allow you to

scroll up and down a document.

Some applications may not allow you to

scroll up and down a document.

13. SDHC/SD/MS/MS PRO Card Slot

The SDHC/SD/MS/MS PRO Card slot allows
you to install a flash memory card for data
storage. This architecture allows you to
transfer data from a variety of different digital
devices, such as SD card, Memory Stick and
Memory Stick PRO media.
14. Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth* ON/OFF Switch
The switch allows you to turn on and off the
Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth communications.
Slide the switch to the right to turn it on, or
slide the switch to the left to turn it off.
Remember to off this switch where the use of
electronic devices is restricted, for example,
in hospitals and on airplanes.
Turn off this switch if you intend to carry
your notebook around. If you set your
notebook in standby mode with this switch
on, the notebook may resume operation
unexpectedly when it is carried around. This
may damage the hard disk.
* For model with Bluetooth.

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Exterior features: Rear view of

the notebook
1. LAN (RJ-45) Port
This port allows you to connect to a LAN
(local area network) using an optional
LAN cable. The port is compatible with
1000/100/10 Base-T networks.
2. Anti-theft Lock Slot
It allows you to attach an optional physical
lock down device.
3. Audio & Video Output Terminal
(HDMI-out)
You can use this port to connect to a TV with
HDMI-Out port for high quality video output.
The HDMI-Out port supports both video and
audio output.

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Exterior features: Side view

Right view of the notebook
1. Built-in Optical Disk Drive
Your notebook comes with an internal
optical disk drive, which may vary between
countries. Please check with your local
distributor for actual configuration.

If this LifeBook come with an optical drive

that can read DVD titles, then this drive
is pre-set at factory to read DVD titles
with region codes for specific Asia Pacific
markets (e.g. code 3 for Asian, code 4 for
Australia, code 6 for China).
The first time you play a DVD title with
a region code different from that of the
DVD optical drive - the region code set
at factory, you will be prompted to change
the region code of the DVD optical drive.
The region code of a DVD optical drive
can be changed up to 4 times, after which
it will be locked so that the DVD optical
drive can only play DVD titles of the final
region code set.

2. USB 3.0 Ports

The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect
Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 3.0
devices transfer data at up to 5Gbps and is
backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
3. DC-IN Jack
You plug in the supplied AC adapter into this
port to power your notebook and charge the
battery.

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Left view of the notebook

1. External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external display monitor.

3. HDA-In
It allows jack sensing of the following audio
input devices.
Microphone
It allows you to connect a 3.5mm mono
or stereo microphone to it.

2. Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to
prevent overheating.

Do not obstruct the air vents while the

system is running; doing so could cause
your system to overheat.
Surface temperature may be high during
and after operation. Do not touch the
surface.

4. HDA-Out
It allows jack sensing of the following audio
output devices.
Headphone
It allows you to connect a 3.5mm
headphone to it. There are commercially
available headphones with different
types of connector. Please check the
compatibility of these headphones before
purchase.
5. USB 3.0 Port*
* With USB charging function
6. USB 3.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect
Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 3.0
devices transfer data at up to 5Gbps and is
backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

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Exterior features: Bottom

view of the notebook
1. Expansion RAM Module Slot
The location of the expansion memory slot.
2. Internal Hard Disk Drive
The location of the internal hard disk drive.
3. Battery Bay Lock Latch

6. Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to
prevent overheating.

Do not obstruct the air vents while the

system is running; doing so could cause
your system to overheat.
Surface temperature may be high during
and after operation. Do not touch the
surface.

This latch secures the battery pack in the

battery bay.
4. Internal Battery Pack Bay
The location of the internal battery pack.
5. Battery Release Latch
Slide and hold this latch before sliding the
Battery Bay Lock Latch to unlock the battery.

7. Dust Catcher
The dust catcher traps dust and dirt from
entering your notebook.

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STATUS INDICATOR LED

1. Power Indicator (
)
This indicator turns on when there is power
to the notebook.
It turns off when the notebook is powered off.
This indicator will blink if the notebook is put
in suspend mode.
2. Battery Charging Indicator (
)
This indicator turns on when internal battery
is being charged.
3. Battery Level Indicator (
)
The standard Battery Level Indicator state
the presence of stardard Li-ion battery. The
indicator show the remaining power of the
battery.

5. Num Lock Indicator (

)
This indicator lights up when the keyboard
is locked in Num Lock mode. (You can use
the keyboard as a ten-digit keyboard when
the Num Lock mode is turned on).
You can toggle the Num Lock mode by using
] key.
the [
)
6. Caps Lock Indicator (
You can toggle the Caps Lock mode by using
the [
] key.
7. Scroll Lock Indicator (
)
This indicator turns on when the lock mode
is turned on.
You can toggle the Scroll Lock button by
using the [
] key while holding down
the [
] key.

)
4. Disk Drive Access Indicator (
This indicator turns on when an internal hard
disk drive or built-in optical disk drive is being
accessed.

Do not power off the notebook when the

disk drive access indicator is shown.
Failure to do so corrupt data on the disk
as well as the installed operating system.

RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK

ON ITS BATTERY
Recharging the battery
1. C o n n e c t t h e AC a d a p t e r t o yo u r
notebook.
The moment you connect an AC adapter
to your notebook, the notebook begins to
charge the internal standard battery pack.
2. When the battery level indicator turns off
after the battery is completely charged,
(while the notebook is in off mode)
disconnect the AC adapter from the
notebook.

Before using the supplied battery pack

for the very first time after purchase,
remember to charge it fully. If a charged
battery has not been recharged for more
than a month, charge it fully before using
it.
When the battery is fully charged while
the notebook is in power off mode, the
Battery Level LED indicator turns off.

When the battery is 90% or more

charged, it cannot be recharged even
if the AC adapter is connected. The
battery can be recharged when its
power level (i.e. remaining battery life)
is 89% or less.
When a notebook is turned off, the
Battery Level LED indicator goes off
immediately if the battery is completely
charged.
The chargeability of the battery degrades
when it is used in an extremely hot or
cold place.
When the battery is very hot, for
example, immediately after long usage
of the notebook, the battery protection
feature may be activated to prevent the
battery from being recharged. When the
temperature decreases, the notebook
automatically begins to charge the
battery.
When an optional modular bay battery
is installed, it is charged along with
the internal standard battery. (Optional
modular bay battery is applicable to
selected models only.)

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Running the notebook on its

battery

Checking the power level of

the battery

This section describes the steps to run the

notebook on its internal standard battery.

Checking the power level of the

battery

1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your

notebook and press the power button.
When the power is turned off, the status
display LEDs are all OFF except for
during battery charging.

1. Built-in Battery Pack Charging

Lamp (
)
This lamp indicates charging status of builtin battery when AC adaptor is connected to
PC.
Blue lamp is lit
Charging completed.
Power button

Amber lamp is lit

Charging

(This picture is for illustration purpose only and may

look different from the actual unit)

Blue and Amber lamp flashes

Charging stopped (due to battery
temperature alarm, etc. [Note 1])
OFF

The power level of the battery decreases

faster when it is used in a cold place.

No charging due to disconnected AC

adaptor.

The chargeability of the battery decreases

after it has been used over a long period
of time. If the battery runs down very fast,
replace it with a new battery.

The use of a weak battery may result

in lost of data you are currently working
on. When the battery runs low, connect
the AC adapter to your notebook as
soon as an external power source is
available or immediately save the data
you are working on, exit all applications
and turn off the notebook.
Accessing data on the hard disk
consumes a lot of power. Therefore
when the battery is weak, connect an
AC adapter to the notebook before
accessing data on the hard disk.
If a battery is weak and there is no
system activity, the notebook may
go into standby (i.e. suspend) mode.
However, if there is system activity, the
notebook will go into standby mode only
after the system activity has completed
its processing.
The notebook will go into standby mode
when the indicator reaches 3%. This is
the default setting of the notebook.

NOTE 1:
Battery temperature alarm is to stop charging with
battery protection function when temperature of
built-in battery pack or extended built-in battery
unit becomes too high or too low due to battery
heat or cooling down of the battery.

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Power Management

POWER MANAGEMENT

Suspend Mode

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many

options and features for conserving battery
power. Some of these features are automatic and
need no user intervention, such as those for the
internal modem. However, others depend on the
parameters you set to best suit your operating
conditions, such as those for the display
brightness. Internal power management for your
notebook may be controlled from settings made
in your operating system, pre-bundled power
management application, or from settings made
in BIOS setup utility.

Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves

the contents of your LifeBook notebooks
system memory during periods of inactivity by
maintaining power to critical parts. This mode
will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive,
and all of the other internal components except
those necessary to maintain system memory and
allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in
Suspend mode by:

Besides the options available for conserving

battery power, there are also some things that
you can do to prevent your battery from running
down as quickly. For example, you can create
an appropriate power saving profile, put your
notebook into Suspend mode when it is not
performing an operation, and you can limit the
use of high power devices. As with all mobile,
battery powered computers, there is a trade-off
between performance and power savings.

Power/Suspend/Resume
Button
When your LifeBook notebook is active, the
Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used
to manually put your notebook into Suspend
mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button
when your notebook is active, but not actively
accessing anything, and immediately release the
button. You will hear two short beeps* and your
system will enter Suspend mode.

Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button

when your system is turned on.
Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut
Down menu.
Timing out from lack of activity.
Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Your notebooks system memory typically
stores the file on which you are working, open
application information, and any other data
required to support operations in progress. When
you resume operation from Suspend mode, your
notebook will return to the point where it left
off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume
button to resume operation, and there must be
an adequate power source available, or your
notebook will not resume.

If your LifeBook is suspended, pushing the

Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your
notebook to active operation. You can tell
whether the system is Suspended by looking at
the Power indicator. If the indicator is visible and
not flashing, your notebook is fully operational.
If the indicator is visible and flashing, your
notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is
not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in
Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)
* Only applicable for some models

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If you are running your LifeBook notebook

on battery power, be aware that the
battery continues to discharge while your
notebook is in Suspend mode, though not
as fast as when fully operational.
Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume
button prevents it from being used to put
your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The
resume function of the button cannot be
disabled.
The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-toDisk) mode should not be used with
certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card
documentation for more information.
When PC Cards or external devices are
in use, Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode
cannot return to the exact state prior to
suspension, because all of the peripheral
devices will be re-initialized when the
system restarts.
If your LifeBook notebook is actively
accessing information when you enter the
Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk)
mode, changes to open les are not lost.
The les are left open and memory is
kept active during Suspend mode or the
memory is transferred to the internal hard
drive during Hibernation mode.
The main advantage of using the
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) function is
that power is not required to maintain your
data. This is particularly important if you
will be leaving your LifeBook notebook
in a suspended state for a prolonged
period of time. The drawback of using
Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the
power down and power up sequences
and resets peripheral devices.

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Hibernation (Save-To-Disk)
Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of
your LifeBook notebooks system memory to
the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume
mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
Windows 7:
The default settings are not enabled. To enable
or disable the Hibernation feature follow these
steps:
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Select System and Security and then
select Power Options.
3. Select Choose what the power button does
or Choose what closing the lid does, then
make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep,
Hibernate, or Shut Down).
Windows 8:
1. Visit Control Panel.
2. Select System and Security and then
select Power Options.
3. Select Choose what the power button does
and click "Change settings that are currently
unavailable".
4. Under "Shutdown settings", Select the
Hibernate tab. Select the box to enable or
disable this feature and click "Save changes"
to apply.

Power Management

Windows Power Management

Power Off

The Power Options icon located in the Windows

Control Panel allows you to congure some of
the power management settings. For example,
you can use the Power Options to set the timeout
values for turning off the display and hard disks
whether you are running the notebook on battery
power or one of the adapters.

Before turning off the power, check that the hard

drive/ optical drive access indicator is off. If you
turn off the power while accessing a disk there is
a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook
shuts down without error, use the Windows shut
down procedure.

Restarting The System

If your system is on and you need to restart it, be

sure that you use the following procedure.
Windows 7
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be
sure that you use the following procedure.
1. Click the Start button, and then move the
mouse over the right arrow.
2. Select the desired action from the list.
Windows 8
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen,
and then tap Settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the
upper-right corner of the screen, move the
mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
2. Click Power, and select Restart from the
list.
Turning off your LifeBook notebook without
exiting Windows or turning on your notebook
within 10 seconds of the notebook being
shut off may cause an error when you start
the next time.

Be sure to close all les, exit all applications,

and shut down your operating system prior
to turning off the power. If les are open
when you turn the power off, you will lose
any changes that have not been saved, and
may cause disk errors.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from
Windows allows your notebook to complete
its operations and turn off power in the proper
sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence
is:
Windows 7

1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut

Down.
2. Select the Shut Down option from within the
Windows Shut Down dialog box.
3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

Windows 8
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen,
and then tap Settings.
2. Click Power, and select Shut down from
the list.
If you are going to store your notebook for a
month or more see Care and Maintenance
Section.

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DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Cable

AC Adapter

POWER SOURCES
Connecting the Power
Adapter
The AC adapter provides power for operating
your notebook and charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power
jack on your notebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
outlet.

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The Li-ion battery is not charged at the point

of purchase. Remember to connect an AC
adapter to your notebook to charge it when
you use it for the first time.

Power Sources

Power On

Power Off

Power/Suspend/Resume button

Before turning off the power, check that the Hard

Disk Drive Access and Optical Disk Drive Access
indicators are off. If you power off the notebook
when it is accessing the disk drives, data may
be lost or corrupted. To power off the notebook,
always shut down the notebook properly using
the Windows shutdown procedure.

You can use the Power/Suspend/Resume

button to turn on your notebook. Once you have
connected an AC adapter to the notebook or
charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can
power on your notebook.

When you turn on your notebook, be sure

you have a power source connected to
it. This means that at least one battery is
installed and charged or that the AC adapter
is connected and has power.

You can press the Power/Suspend/Resume

button to turn off the notebook. After you have
finished working on the notebook, you can
either leave it in Standby (i.e. suspend) mode
or turn it off.

Do not carry the notebook around when it is

still power on. Do not subject the notebook to
shocks and vibrations. Failure to do so may
damage the notebook.

When you power on your notebook, it will perform

a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and conguration for normal functionality. If
an error is found, your notebook will emit an audio
warning and/or show an error message.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On
Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your
operating system.

Remember to close all files, exit all

applications and shut down the operating
system prior to turning off the power using
the power button. If documents are opened
when the notebook is turned off, data may be
lost and this may result in disk errors.

Remember to use the correct procedure to shut

down the notebook. The proper procedure is:
Windows 7
1. Click the Start button and then click Shut
Down or turn Off notebook.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the

Shut Down Windows dialog box.
3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

Windows 8
1.
2.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen,

and then tap Settings.
Click Power, and select Shut down from the
list.

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CHANGING THE
INTERNAL BATTERY PACK

Before changing the internal battery

pack, turn off the notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter from it. To
avoid shock hazards and damage to
your notebook, be careful not to touch
internal components of the notebook,
including the battery connector.

Changing the internal battery

pack
1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the
AC adapter from it.

Push the battery outwards in the direction of

the arrow as shown.

4. Install a new battery pack.

Press the latches on the battery pack and
align it to fit into the battery compartment
of the notebook. When the battery falls in
place, push the battery inwards as shown
and releases the latches.

2. Close the LCD panel and place your

notebook upside down.

Close the LCD panel gently. Do not exert

excessive pressure to it. Failure to do so
may damage the LCD panel.

3. Remove the battery pack.

Slide both latches simultaneously to the
unlocking direction.

Please do not push the battery back

before it is completely removed.

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After removing the internal battery pack,

please take necessary precautions
to prevent it from being shorted. For
example, you can seal the connector
ends with insulating tape. After removing
the battery pack, do not mix it with other
types of battery.
The internal battery pack contains
recycle material.

Adding Memory

ADDING MEMORY

Total capacity

Slot 1

Where to install memory

2 GB

2048 MB

Your notebook has an expansion RAM module

slot (slot 2) to add in one additional memory
module.
The memory capacity of the notebook can be
increased to a maximum of 16 GB (8192 MB x 2).

4 GB

4096 MB

4 GB

2048 MB

8 GB

8192 MB

8 GB

4096 MB

4096 MB

16 GB

8192 MB

8192 MB

Preparing necessary items

Philips screwdriver
Use a screwdriver of appropiate size to
remove the screws on the cover. Failure to
do so may damage the head of the screws.
Memory compartment cover

Slot 2

2048 MB

* Subjected to availiability of 8192 MB memory

modules

Installing memory module

To install memory, perform these steps.

Before installing any memory module,

remember to power off the notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter from it.
Keep small objects, such as a cover,
caps and screws, out of the reach of
babies and children. These small objects
may suffocate a baby or child if they are
swallowed accidentally. Should such
an accident happen, consult a doctor
immediately.
Memory Module Configuration Table.
The table below shows combinations
of memory size modules that can be
installed on your notebook.

The installation of any combination of memory

size modules other than the combinations
shown below can impair the functioning of your
notebook.
This LifeBook is capable of operating in dual
channel memory mode. To realize the full
performance benefits of dual channel operations,
the two memory slots must be fitted with DDR2
memory modules of the same capacity and
specification. We strongly recommend you to use
only Fujitsu approved memory modules.

Certain components around the memory

slots are very hot when the notebook is
powerd on for a long period of time.
To avoid possible burns, do not install
or remove memory module immediately
after turning off the notebook. Wait for a
while until its internal components cool
down.

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4. Install the memory module

To install or remove a memory module,
hold it by the edge and be careful not to
touch any component and IC chip.
Memory module is made of materials
sensitive to human body static charges.
Before handling a memory module,
always touch an appropiate metal object
to discharge static charges from your
body.
Please remember to turn off the notebook
before you begin to install or remove a
memory module. If the notebook is placed
in standby or hibernate mode while the
memory is removed, data may be lost
or corrupted. This may also damage the
memory module.

Insert the memory module into the slot with

the notch in the memory module aligned with
the projection on the connector, and push the
memory module down unit it locks in place
with a click sound.

Notch in the module

1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the

AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel and place the
notebook upside down.
3. Remove the screws (two) securing the
memory compartment slot cover and
remove it.
Remove the battery compartment cover at
the bottom of the notebook.

Memory compartment cover

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5. Attach the memory compartment cover

and secure it with screws.
Attach the cover removed in step 3.

Memory compartment cover

Adding Memory

Checking the memory

capacity

If the memory is not installed correctly, an

error message Expansion memory error
may be displayed when you turn on the
notebook. If such a message appears,
turn off the notebook, remove the memory
module and reinstall it.

1. Turn on the notebook.

Changing memory module

The memory module installed on your notebook
can be replaced with a larger size of memory.
1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the
AC adapter from it.
2. Close the LCD panel and place the
notebook upside down.
3. Remove the screws (two) securing the
memory compartment cover and remove
it.
Remove memory compartment cover at the
bottom of the notebook.

2. Click the Start button and select Control

Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.

Memory compartment cover

3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and

then System.
The System Properties dialog box.
4. Check whether the memory size has
increased by the size of the memory you
have added.
5. Click OK.

If the numeric value displayed does not

agree with the memory capacity of your
notebook, check the newly installed
memory module.

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4. Remove the memory module.

Displace the hook on each side from the
memory module. The memory module
comes up slightly. Pull the memory module
diagonally up to detach it from the slot.

6. Attach the memory compartment cover.

Attach the cover removed in step 3.
Memory compartment cover

Notch in the module

5. Install a new memory module.

Insert the memory module diagonally into
the slot with the notch in the memory module
aligned with the projection on the connector.
Push memory module down until it clicks
into place.

Notch in the module

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After you have installed or remove a

memory module, check the memory
capacity of you notebook to verify that
the memory module is installed properly.

Cleaning of Air-Cooling Duct

CLEANING OF AIR-COOLING
DUCT
Your notebook is equipped with fans to draw
air from the outside creating an airflow to cool
the inside of your notebook. Depending on the
environment where your notebook is used,
dust and dirt may be drawn in together with the
air flow. The accumulated dust and dirt may
impair the proper functioning of your notebook.

Static electricity.
Components inside the notebook are very
sensitive to static electricity and they may
be damaged by static electric charges in the
human body. Before cleaning the air-cooling
duct, touch any metallic object to discharge
the static charges from your body.

1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the

AC adapter from it.
Ventilate your room environment.
To avoid inhaling the dust, please ventilate
the room by opening the windows or
running a ventilating fan.

Remove AC adapter.
To prevent an electric shock, turn off the
notebook and other peripheral devices
and then disconnect the AC adapter from
the notebook.

Pay attention to the following.

- Do not use detergent or solvents to clean
the air-cooling duct.
- Please handle with care when you are
cleaning the air-cooling duct.
- Use only plastic tools for cleaning. Hard
metal or frangible wooden tools may cause
damage.
- Please note that repairing cost is
chargeable if the damage to parts is
caused by the cleaning procedure, even
if the notebook is still under warranty.

2. Close the display panel gently and turn

your notebook up with the bottom panel
facing up.
Ensure there is nothing between the display
panel and keyboard before closing the
display panel.
3. Remove the Dust Catcher.
Press the latch toward the dust catcher and
lift it up.

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4. Clean the dust catcher and the aircooling duct.

Carefully remove the dust and dirt trapped
in the duct and on the dust catcher.
Be careful not
to scratch or
damage the
metal parts.

Dust Catcher

5. Install the dust catcher.

Insert the end of the dust catcher without
latch first and push the entire dust catcher in
until it locks in place with a click sound.
Projection

Air Vent

Do not use notebook without installing

the dust catcher, it may cause damage
of your computer.

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Using Scroll Wheel

USING SCROLL WHEEL

Set Button Function

Size-Fit for one finger easy-control to scrollview a lengthy page, adjust the volume, zoom
in and out a picture, or use for other functions.

Select Button select Enhanced Button

Action to assign an action to the button when
it is pressed.

Scroll Scroll

Scroll Wheel Settings

Click start select Control panel select
Hardware and Sound select Mouse.
Choose Synaptics Scroll Pad in Device
Settings. Click Settings.

Set Sensitivity Function

Select PalmCheck or Touch Sensitivity to
adjust scroll wheel sensitivity.

Set Scrolling Function

Select Scrolling select Long Distance
Scrolling to adjust the speed of scrolling. Select
Scrolling Selection to specify which window
or item is scrolled when you use Scrolling.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and
undergoes stringent reliability tests. However,
you may encounter simple setup or operating
problems that you can solve on the spot or
problems with peripheral devices, that you can
solve by replacing the device. The information in
this section helps you isolate and resolve some
of these straightforward problems and identify
failures that require service.

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the

Troubleshooting Table without success,
contact your support representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:
Product name
Product configuration number
Product serial number

Identifying the Problem

Purchase date

If you encounter a problem, go through the

following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:

Conditions under which the problem

occurred

1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

Hardware configuration

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into

your notebook and to an active AC power
source.

Type of device connected, if any

3. Make sure that any card installed in the

PC Card slot is seated properly. You can
also remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the
external connectors are plugged in properly.
You can also disconnect such devices, thus
eliminating them as possible causes of
failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been
off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back
on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer
to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for
more detailed troubleshooting information.

If you keep notes about what you have tried,

your support representative may be able to
help you more quickly by giving additional
suggestions over the phone.

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Any error messages that have occurred

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your

notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

Specific Problems
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook
notebook, try to find the symptoms under the
Problem column of the troubleshooting table.
You will find a description of common causes
for that symptom under the column Possible
Cause. Follow the instructions on the Possible
Solution column to resolve the problem. All
possible causes or solutions may not apply to
your notebook.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table
Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Audio Problem
There is no sound
coming from the
built-in speakers.

The software volume

control is set too low.

Adjust the sound volume control settings

in your software, operating system and
applications.

Headphones are plugged

into your notebook.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in

speakers, remove the headphones.

BIOS audio settings

are incorrect.

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values

within the Multimedia Device Configuration
menu.

Software driver is not

configured correctly.

Refer to your application and operating

system documentation for help.

The speakers have been

muted using the Volume
icon in the system tray.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on

the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a
speaker).
If the Mute box is checked, click on it to
uncheck it.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROMs.

Protective sheet is still in

Remove the protective sheet from the DVD/
the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM CD-RW/CDROM drive tray.
drive tray.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
is not pushed down onto
raised center circle of the
drive.

Open DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray and reinstall DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM properly.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
tray is not latched shut.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW/CDROM tray until it latches.

Incorrect DVD Player or

no DVD Player software is
installed.

Install DVD Player software.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
DVD/CD-RW/ CDROMs.

Wrong drive designator

was used for DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM in the
application.

Verify the drive designator used by the

application is the same as the one used by the
operating system.
When the operating system is booted from a
DVD/ CD, drive designations are automatically
adjusted.

Windows DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM auto insertion
function is disabled.

Start the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM from the

desktop or application software or re-enable
the Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
dirty or defective.

Wipe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM with a nonabrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it

still does not work, replace a new DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM in the drive.

The Windows DVD/

CD-RW/CD-ROM auto
insertion function is active
and is checking to see if a
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is
ready to run.

This is normal. However, you may disable this

feature.

(continued)

The DVD/CD-RW/
CD-ROM Access
indicator on the
Status Indicator
Panel blinks at
regular intervals
when no DVD/
CD-RW/CD-ROM
is in the tray or the
optical drive is not
installed.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access You tried to write to a write Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.
your floppy disk.
protected floppy disk.
Floppy disk is not
loaded correctly.

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and reinsert.

The floppy disk drive may

not be properly installed.

Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.

Security is set to protect

Verify your password and security settings.
access to floppy disk data.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access The setup utility is
your hard drive.
incorrectly set for your
internal (Primary Master)
or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).

Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary

Master and Primary Slave correctly.

The wrong drive

designator was used by
an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the
notebook.

Verify drive designator used by application

is in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.

Security is set so your

operating system cannot
be started without a
password.

Verify your password and security settings.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in
keyboard does
not seem to work.

The notebook has gone

into Suspend mode.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Your application has

locked out your keyboard.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to

restart your system.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

You have installed
an external
keyboard or
mouse, and it
does not seem to
work.

You have
connected an
external keyboard
or a mouse and
it seems to be
locking up the
system.

Your external device is not Re-install your device.

properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.

Check your device and operating system

documentation and activate the proper driver.

Your mouse or keyboard

is connected to the wrong
PS/2 port on the optional
Port Replicator.

Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and

the external keyboard or numeric key pad into
the PS/2 Keyboard port.

Your operating system

software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.

Check your device and operating system

documentation and activate the proper driver.

Your system has crashed.

Try to restart your notebook.

Your memory upgrade

module is not properly
installed.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade

module.

You have a memory

failure.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

Messages about modem

operation are generated
by whichever modem
application is in use.

See your application software documentation

for additional information.

Memory Problems
Your Power On
screen, or Main
menu of the BIOS
setup utility
information, does
not show the
correct amount of
installed memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about
modem operation.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

PC Card Problems
A card inserted in
the PC Card slot
does not work or
is locking up the
system.

The card is not properly

installed.

Remove and re-install the card.

The card may have

been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.

Close the application and restart your

notebook.

Your software may not

have the correct software
driver active.

See your software documentation and activate

the correct driver.

You may have the wrong

I/O address selected for
the activated PC Card.

See your PC Card documentation to

determine the required I/O address. Change
the settings in the BIOS.

Your PC Card device

and another device are
assigned the same I/O
address.

Check all I/O addresses located within the

BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.

The installed primary

battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC
adapter) installed.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine

the presence and condition of the batteries.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

The primary battery is

installed but is faulty.

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the

presence and condition of the batteries. If
a battery is indicating a short, remove that
battery and operate from another power
source or replace that battery.

The battery or batteries

are low.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine

the presence and condition of the batteries.
Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery
is charged or install a charged battery.

The power adapter (AC

adapter) is not plugged
in properly.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.

Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook and nothing
seems to happen.

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Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.

The power adapter (AC

adapter) has no power
from the AC outlet.

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check

for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for
the AC outlet.

The power adapter (AC

adapter) is faulty.

Try a different power adapter or install a

charged optional second battery.

The power management

parameters are set for
auto timeouts which
are too short for your
operating needs.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move

the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Options menu to adjust the timeout values to
better suit your needs.

You are operating on

Install a power adapter or a charged battery
battery power only and
and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume
have ignored a low battery button.
alarm until the batteries
are all power drained
empty and your machine
has gone into Dead
Battery Suspend mode.

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You have a battery failure.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Status Indicator Panel, and replace or remove
battery that is shorted

Your power adapter has

failed or lost its power
source.

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the

outlet has power.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Power Failures
Your LifeBook
notebook will not
work on battery
alone.

The batteries
seem to discharge
too quickly.

The installed batteries

are dead.

Replace the battery with a charged one or

install a Power adapter.

No batteries are installed.

Install a charged battery.

The batteries are

improperly installed.

Verify that the batteries are properly

connected by re-installing them.

Your installed batteries

are faulty.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.

You are running an

Use both the primary battery and an optional
application that uses a
second battery and/or use a power adapter for
great deal of power due to this application when at all possible.
frequent hard drive access
or DVD/CD-ROM
access, use of a modem
card or a LAN PC card.
The power savings
features may be disabled.

Check the power management and/or setup

utility settings in the Power Savings menu and
adjust according to your operating needs.

The brightness is turned

all the way up.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The

higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.

The batteries are very old.

Replace the batteries.

The batteries have been

exposed to high
temperatures.

Replace the batteries.

The batteries are too hot

or too cold.

Restore the notebook to normal operating

temperature. The Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when the battery is
outside its operating range.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/
Resume button
does not work.

The Suspend/Resume
Enable the button from the setup utility.
button is disabled from the
Advanced submenu of the
Power menu of the setup
utility.
You did not hold the button Hold the button longer. This may need to be a
in long enough.
few seconds if your application is preventing
the CPU from checking for button pushes.

The system
powers up, and
displays power on
information, but
fails to load the
operating system.

An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
notebook (boot)
sequence.

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There may be a conflict

with the application
software.

Close all applications and try the button again.

The boot sequence

settings of the setup utility
are not compatible with
your configuration.

Set the operating source by pressing the

[ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen
or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility
and adjust the source settings from the Boot
menu.

You have a secured

system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.

Make sure you have the right password. Enter

the setup utility and verify the Security settings
and modify them as accordingly.

Internal hard drive was

not detected.

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master

submenu, located within the Main menu, to try
to auto detect the internal hard drive.

Power On Self Test

(POST) has detected a
problem.

See the Power On Self Test (POST)

messages to determine the meaning and
severity of the problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply
status indicators.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Shutdown and Startup Problems

Your notebook
appears to change
setup parameters
when you start it.

Your system
display wont
turn on when the
system is turned
on or when the
system has
resumed.

BIOS setup changes were

not saved when you made
them and exited the BIOS
setup utility returning it to
pevious settings.

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit

when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

The BIOS CMOS hold-up

battery has failed.

Contact your support representative for

repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a
normal life of 3 to 5 years.

The system may be

password-protected.

Check the status indicator panel to verify that

the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking,
enter your password.

Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.

Clear the Closed Cover switch.

Video Problems
The built-in
display is blank
when you turn
on your LifeBook
notebook.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

The notebook is set for an

external monitor only.

Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn]

key allows you to change your selection of
where to send your display video. Each time
you press the combination of keys you will
step to the next choice. The choices, in order
are: built-in display only, external monitor only,
both built-in display and external monitor.

Video Problems
The built-in
display is blank
when you turn
on your LifeBook
notebook.
(continued)

The angle of the display

Move the display and the brightness control
and the brightness
until you have adequate visibility.
settings are not adequate
for your lighting conditions.
The power management
time-outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.

Press any button the keyboard, or move the

mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push
the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The
display may be shut off by Stanby mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)

The LifeBook
notebook turned
on with a series of
beeps and your
built-in display is
blank.

Power On Self Test

(POST) has detected
a failure which does
not allow the display to
operate.

Contact your support representative.

The display goes

blank by itself after
you have been
using it.

The notebook has gone

into Video Timeout,
Standby mode, Suspend
mode or Save-to-Disk
mode because you have
not used it for a period of
time.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move

the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your operation
needs.

The power management

time-outs may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move

the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standby
Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)

Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.

Check the Closed Cover switch.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Video Problems
The application
display uses only
a portion of your
screen and is
surrounded by a
dark frame.

You are running an

application that does not
support 800 x 600/1024
x 768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.

Display compression gives a clearer but

smaller display for applications that do not
support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution
by changing your display compression setting,
(See the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)

The Display is
dark when on
battery power.

The Power Management

utility default is set on low
brightness to conserve
power.

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or

double- click on the battery gauge and adjust
Power Control under battery settings.

You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
display any
information.

Your BIOS setup is not set Try toggling the video destination by pressing
to enable your external
[Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS
monitor.
setup and enable your external monitor. (See
the Video Features submenu, located within
the Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)

You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
come on.

Your external monitor is

not properly installed.

Reinstall your device.

Your operating system

software is not setup with
the correct software driver
for that device.

Check your device and operating system

documentation and activate the proper driver.

Your external monitor is

not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.

See your monitor documentation and the

External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.

Miscellaneous Problems
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
operation of an
application.

Application software often

has its own set of error
message displays.

See your application manual and help display

screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors. Some may simply be
status messages.

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